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Looking for some information on this boat but can't find the manufacturer's site. Is it a single engined vessel like the E3 or is there a twin-engined option?
Elling E4
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rickp
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The E4 is a streched verison of the E3 and is identical apart from having a slightly larger aft-cabin. So its a single engined beasty, though there is a wing engine option. The boat in the MBY story this month has the wing engine I believe.
Elling/Neptunus don't have the best web prescence, it has to be said /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Rick
Elling/Neptunus don't have the best web prescence, it has to be said /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Rick
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Thanks Rick.
Where are they made? What's build quality like? Top speed? Are you pleased with yours?
Where are they made? What's build quality like? Top speed? Are you pleased with yours?
rickp
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Oh - so I think that this is their website. (From what I remember, they didn't have outside photos of the E3 when that was done - just the E4). The boats are made in Holland, near Zaltbommel (towards the south of the country). Its not so far from this *great* restaurant in Willemstad (how many forumites can we get to visit that? Its all the fault of Dougie_three_bottles /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Build quality is very good and considering we're 5 months into ownership and my biggest complaint is a very small leak in the central heating system (a few drips a day in the engine room) - I think that speaks volumes for the care they put into making them. They don't make loads of them - and are happy to spend the time to get things to how you want. I was over there quite a bit (3 or 4 times) in the build process. As a lot of it is built in situ, you can change some things (though other bits are shipped in pre-built, so may take more changing).
Top speed on ours is 16knots with the RIB on the back and full fuel/water. We cruise a bit slower than that 13knots, or less if we're out enjoying ourselves or its a bit lumpy. Its not like our previous flybridge boat - its easy to go down to the galley and make food/drink underway so we find ourselves in less of a rush to get somewhere. The stern can be a bit lively in a large following sea which is the downside of the keel and we're used to it and know how to deal with it now.
As you can probably tell, we're delighted with ours - but they're certainly not everyones cup of tea. I'm still getting used to single engine manoevring - it turns and tracks well, but backing into our berth is a bit tricky (ie. I use the bow/stern thruster more than I did on the F43).
Cheers,
Rick
Build quality is very good and considering we're 5 months into ownership and my biggest complaint is a very small leak in the central heating system (a few drips a day in the engine room) - I think that speaks volumes for the care they put into making them. They don't make loads of them - and are happy to spend the time to get things to how you want. I was over there quite a bit (3 or 4 times) in the build process. As a lot of it is built in situ, you can change some things (though other bits are shipped in pre-built, so may take more changing).
Top speed on ours is 16knots with the RIB on the back and full fuel/water. We cruise a bit slower than that 13knots, or less if we're out enjoying ourselves or its a bit lumpy. Its not like our previous flybridge boat - its easy to go down to the galley and make food/drink underway so we find ourselves in less of a rush to get somewhere. The stern can be a bit lively in a large following sea which is the downside of the keel and we're used to it and know how to deal with it now.
As you can probably tell, we're delighted with ours - but they're certainly not everyones cup of tea. I'm still getting used to single engine manoevring - it turns and tracks well, but backing into our berth is a bit tricky (ie. I use the bow/stern thruster more than I did on the F43).
Cheers,
Rick
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StellaGirl
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I know someone with an E3 in Hamble. Very good build quality and I was impressed with the overall package - and thats coming from a raggie..
Hurricane
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Here's one (in black) that we saw in Holland.
I think I prefer your colours, Rick.
I think I prefer your colours, Rick.
rickp
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Thats an old-style E3 by the looks of things. Agreed - I don't like the black/yellow scheme (or the few that I've seen in white). Mind you, the dark blue we have looks almost black from a distance.
Rick
Rick
duncan
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that is soooooooooooooo pretty!
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Lovely looking boat Rick. What's the headroom like internally? What do you mean by being a bit lively in a following sea?
rickp
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Thanks - we do like the way she looks.
Headroom is pretty good - I'm 6ft and have lots of clearance between me and the overhead handrail in the saloon (option - but I wanted it for a sea boat). There is a step down into the galley and full headheight is maintained there and all the way back to the aft cabin.
The following sea business is down to the keel, I think. In a following sea the stern can get pushed around a bit. It was a little disconcerting the first few times (but then we were in some very lumpy conditions off the dutch coast in shallow water) but its not a problem for us now. I guess it may also be that we're out in a lumpier stuff that we were in the previous flybridge boat now too. Best to get out there on a sea trial and see perhaps?
You considering adding to the Magnum navy? PM me if so.
Rick
Headroom is pretty good - I'm 6ft and have lots of clearance between me and the overhead handrail in the saloon (option - but I wanted it for a sea boat). There is a step down into the galley and full headheight is maintained there and all the way back to the aft cabin.
The following sea business is down to the keel, I think. In a following sea the stern can get pushed around a bit. It was a little disconcerting the first few times (but then we were in some very lumpy conditions off the dutch coast in shallow water) but its not a problem for us now. I guess it may also be that we're out in a lumpier stuff that we were in the previous flybridge boat now too. Best to get out there on a sea trial and see perhaps?
You considering adding to the Magnum navy? PM me if so.
Rick
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rickp, am I right in thinking the Elling is self righting? I don't suppose you've tested that yet /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
rickp
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Hah, definitely not one to test. I think they tank tested a scale model but how that relates to the configuration of a current boat who knows and frankly, who cares! Even though its a Cat A boat, I think you'd be made to be out in those sorts of conditions! Though if you are - a top hint would be to close the roof /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Rick
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Rick, would love to see some interior shots.
rickp
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See this thread. And then the galley and aft-cabin
I should push for comission on any deals resulting from these threads /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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I should push for comission on any deals resulting from these threads /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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D3B
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I wonder how many meals I can get /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I wonder how many meals I can get /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Renegade_Master
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did you really have an F43 with bow & stern trusters? now they must be quite rare. I friend has just bought one with these. Wonder if its your old one?
rickp
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No, I didn't have a stern thruster on an F43 - with twin engines I don't think there's much need. Its the Elling that has a stern thruster (which, being single engined with a longish keel needs a bit of help now and again - or rather, I need a bit of help /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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Renegade_Master
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oh oh Magnums buying anover boat :~)
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Not until I've sold the current one. She'd be a great addition to your fleet Clive /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
oh oh Magnums buying anover boat :~)
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Not until I've sold the current one. She'd be a great addition to your fleet Clive /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
